Australia-Bangladesh 2nd test: Starc and Islam take six wickets each in wild 1st day

Mitchell Starc and Shoriful Islam took six wickets each on the first day of the second cricket test between Australia and Bangladesh. The day was marked by a wild and unpredictable play, with a total of 18 wickets falling. Starc, an Australian fast bowler, removed Bangladesh opener Shadman Islam with the first ball of the match and went on to take six wickets in the first innings.

Shoriful Islam matched Starc's total with a six-wicket haul, showcasing an incredible performance. The two teams are playing the second test in Mackay, with Bangladesh having won the first test in Darwin with a nine-wicket victory.

According to the Gulf News, Australia went on to win the second test with a commanding innings-and-51-run victory, with Starc claiming four wickets in the second innings and finishing with 10 for the match. Bangladesh was bowled out for 64 in their first innings and 95 in the second.

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